Derrick Lee (rugby union)

Derrick Lee (born 1 October 1973) is a retired Scottish rugby union player who played for Watsonians, London Scottish and Edinburgh Rugby. He was noted for his line breaking ability and reliability under the high ball. An instinctive understanding of timing and angles resulted in him being at one point the top try-scorer of all time in the Celtic League although that record has since been broken.

Derrick Lee

Birth name	Derrick James Lee
Date of birth	(1973-10-01) 1 October 1973
Place of birth	Ayr, Scotland
Height	1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Weight	81 kg (12 st 11 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fullback Amateur team(s) Years Team Apps (Points) Ayr RFC Watsonians () Senior career Years Team Apps (Points) 1998-1999 2000-2005 London Scottish Edinburgh Rugby 7 38 (0) (98) Correct as of 18 December 2012 National team(s) Years Team Apps (Points) 1998–2004 Scotland 12 (34) Correct as of 18 December 2012

He took his international debut against Ireland at Lansdowne Road on 7 February 1998. He earned 12 caps[1] in total scoring 34 points with 1 try, 4 conversions and 7 penalties. He won his final cap also against Ireland at Lansdowne Road on 27 March 2004. He would have possibly won more caps had it not been for a run of injuries.

He announced his retirement from professional rugby in April 2005 due to persistent knee problems.[1]

References

1. "Edinburgh full-back Lee retires". BBC News. 7 April 2005. Retrieved 23 December 2012.